The nameJax

Jax is a short form of Jackson, used as a boy's name since the 2000s.

Meaning

Jax comes from Jackson, "son of Jack", Jack being a pet form of John.

Origin

English, from a short form.

History

Jax Teller, hero of the series Sons of Anarchy (2008), made it popular. It reached 87th place in England and Wales in 2023.

Popularity of the name Jax

Jax in the United States

315thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2015peak year (1,902 births)
24,321babies named Jax in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Jax was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 15,450 births over the decade, 64% of all recorded babies named Jax. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Jax in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,291 births a year on average, against 1,773 in the five years before.

Jax in the United Kingdom

130thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2023peak year (707 births)
6,010babies named Jax in the United Kingdom since 1997
0354707 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Jax was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 3,335 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Jax. Its rise began around 2013, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Jax in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 570 births a year on average, against 464 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Jax

Names from the same generation as Jax, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jax mean?

Jax comes from Jackson, "son of Jack", Jack being a pet form of John.

What is the origin of the name Jax?

English, from a short form.

Is Jax a girl's or a boy's name?

Jax is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Jax?

In 2024, Jax was the 315th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,087 births.

What are the variants of the name Jax?

Variants and related names of Jax include Jackson and John.

What are good sibling names for Jax?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Coraline, Arabella, Norah and Piper for a sister, Easton, Sawyer, Greyson and Grayson for a brother.